There are many symptoms that can be caused by different types of heart disease.
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Signs That Show That You Have Developed Heart Disease
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias can be described as irregular heartbeats. Depending on whether you have a rapid or slow arrhythmia, your symptoms may differ. These symptoms can be caused by an arrhythmia:
- Lightheadedness
- A fast heartbeat or fluttering heart
- A slow heartbeat
- episodes for fainting
- dizziness
- chest discomfort
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis reduces blood supply to your extremities. Atherosclerosis symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and:
- A feeling of coldness in the extremities.
- Especially: -numbness in the limbs
- Unique or unexplainable pain
- Lack of strength in your arms and legs
Congenital heart disease
Congenital heart defects are problems that occur while a baby is growing. Some cardiac problems can go undiagnosed for years. Other problems may be detected by symptoms such as:
- Blue tint to the extremities for swelling
- Breathing problems, shortness of breath
- Weakness and exhaustion
- Heartbeats that are irregular
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries that carry oxygen-rich blood through your heart and lungs. The following symptoms are indicative of coronary artery disease:
- shortness or discomfort of breath.
- nausea
- Gas or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a condition where the heart muscles become stiff, thickened, or weak. Here are some symptoms and signs of cardiomyopathy:
- fatigue
- Bloated legs, particularly ankles and feet
- shortness or pounding of the heart, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath
Heart infection
Two conditions that could be called heart infections are endocarditis or myocarditis. These symptoms can be caused by a heart infection:
- chest pain, congestion, or coughing.
- Rashes on the skin
